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What is the Good Work Plan?
What is the Good Work Plan? On 1 October 2016, Theresa May, commissioned Matthew Taylor, the Chief Executive of the Royal Society of the Arts, to lead a review into how employment law needed to adapt to keep pace with modern business practices. The review was...
Returning to work after furlough
Ending furlough. What's next for employers? The furlough scheme pays 80% of an employee’s usual salary for hours not worked, up to a maximum of £2,500 per month. The scheme is due to end on the 30th April 2021 As of 13th December 2020, approximately 9.9 million...
TUPE Explained
TUPE Explained TUPE Explained TUPE - The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, Its aim is to protect employees when a business changes owner. TUPE protects employees by entitling them to the same...
Mediation at work
Mediation at work Mediation at work Mediation or mediator is an impartial third party to help resolve workplace conflict or disputes. It’s often described as a form of alternative or informal dispute resolution as it’s less formal than grievance and discipline...
What is HR compliance?
What is HR compliance ? What is HR compliance? The definition of compliance is the act of obeying a particular law or rule or acting according to an agreement. All organisations must comply with the employment law, rules and regulations. Failing to meet your...
Why outsource your HR?
Why outsource your HR? What is outsourcing? Outsourcing is the business practice which involves contracting business services from an external provider. Outsourcing was first recognised as a business strategy in 1989. Outsourcing is often cheaper than hiring an...
Home Working Burnout
Home Working Burnout Homeworking through the pandemic A survey* conducted in December 2020 suggested that 70% of home workers had experienced burnout symptoms. As we have recently entered a new lockdown, this number is likely to rise with more people working from...
Working from home
Working from home Working from home during 2020 is at an all-time high. On first thought you may think the benefits are high and the idea of working from home a great idea. So, what are the advantages and disadvantages? We will...
What are zero hours contracts?
What are zero hours contracts? A zero hours contract is a casual agreement between an employer and an individual Generally, the employer will not guarantee the individual any hours of work. The employer offers the individual work when it arises, and the...
A summary of the most recent announcements – 12th May 2020
A summary of the most recent announcements - 12th May 2020 We have had an enormous amount of information announced to us over the last few days. It has left some us a little bewildered and confused but make no mistake, the lockdown is nowhere near over and we...
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